Michigan Companies Can Ignite Growth with the Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund Grant
Are you ready to supercharge your workforce development efforts? If you are, and you haven’t explored grant opportunities available in the state of Michigan, you are missing an incredible opportunity. The Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund grant program has awarded over $280,000,000 to 7,000+ companies in the last decade making this program your key to…
Implementing Change: You Know the Why, Let’s Get to the How!
So you need your people to do something differently. Whether it be a change in process or a realignment with company values, getting people to think and act differently is difficult. This is why communication needs to be the foundation of any organizational change. By communicating why the change is necessary and beneficial, employees will…
Identify the Right Problem Before Developing the Right Solution
In order for organizations to survive, they need to be able to effectively solve problems. While reactive organizations get stuck in a loop of solving mere symptoms, successful organizations develop a deep understanding of the root cause in order to properly identify a long-term solution. With the use of lean thinking, root cause analysis, and…
Providing Coaches With the Right Tools for Success
It’s no surprise that effective coaching can help alleviate employee retention and engagement issues. After all, the exercise is known to build trust, serve as inspiration, and provide more immediate feedback to those being coached. While coaching itself can be challenging, doing it without the right tools and resources available can make it more challenging…
A Look at Muhammad Ali and Angelo Dundee: 4 Keys to Successful Coaching
Standing behind Muhammad Ali in all but two fights, Angelo Dundee was the man that lead him to become the first three-time world heavyweight champion. Dundee was famous for his words of positivity and encouragement that brought out the best in Ali, or “the kid” as he referred to him. Even still, Dundee refrained from…
Golden Nugget Solutions: Combining Systems & Design Thinking
There’s a lot of thinking that goes into finding and solving major business problems. Too often, businesses hustle to pinpoint any possible cause, instead of taking the time to analyze the bigger picture to find the root cause. Even when the root cause is found, if an inadequate solution is built, it won’t truly address the…
How to Cultivate a Culture of Creativity
Creativity is the lifeblood of innovation. It’s what sets apart the major industry players from their competition and establishes a framework for long-term success. It’s also the key differentiating factor that drives underdogs to the top, but is often the first thing lost when success is achieved. The reality is that creative organizations are also…